Readings in the History of Education: Mediaeval Universities

"Readings in the History of Education: Mediaeval Universities" by Arthur O. Norton is a historical exploration of how universities grew and thrived during the Middle Ages. The book uses real documents from the past to paint an understanding of what education was like back then. It kicks off by talking about why it's so important to look at these old writings to really understand the universities of the time. The story tells how a burst of excitement for learning in the 1100s sparked the creation of universities and how these ancient schools shaped the universities we have today.